price gouging

• ممارسة رفع أسعار السلع أو الخدمات الضرورية إلى مستوى غير عادل أو مفرط، خاصة في أوقات الأزمات أو الطوارئ عندما يكون الطلب مرتفعًا والعرض محدودًا.

The practice of raising prices on essential goods or services to an unfair or excessively high level, especially during a crisis or emergency when demand is high and supply is limited.

1. Unfair pricing practiceB2formal

   The act of charging excessively high prices for goods or services, especially during a crisis or emergency when demand is high and supply is limited.

   الاستغلال السعري

   • The government passed laws to prevent price gouging during natural disasters.
   • Many people complained about price gouging on bottled water after the hurricane.
   • The store was fined for price gouging on essential medical supplies.